It even inspired a documentary called The Death of Superman Lives: What Happened?, which dived into the story behind the lifespan of the project.
In the late nineties, Nicholas Cage was attached to play the Man of Steel in Superman Lives, which was to be directed by Tim Burton.
The project never made it to fruition, but it still gained cult status on the internet for what could have been.
Some photos of Cage in the red and blue costume exist online, and while the actor’s days of pursuing the role are long behind him, he’s still a massive fan of the character.